Meaning
disciple, follower
- a dedicated follower or student of a religious, philosophical, or artistic leader
In a sentence
Il filosofo era circondato da molti discepoli desiderosi di imparare.
The philosopher was surrounded by many disciples eager to learn.
Non tutti i suoi discepoli condivisero le sue scelte radicali.
Not all of his disciples agreed with his radical choices.
Si considerava un umile discepolo del grande maestro rinascimentale.
He considered himself a humble disciple of the great Renaissance master.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| discepolo | masculine · singular |
| discepoli | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- The feminine form is 'discepola'. Near-synonyms include 'seguace' and 'allievo'.